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Xiao Guangzheng led He Yu into the painted boat.
On this side, Liu Qingshan saw He Yu coming and quickly stood up to approach him, saying, "This official greets His Highness!"
He Yu looked at the person opposite him, frowned slightly, clearly dissatisfied. "What are you here for?"
However, Liu Qingshan was not one to be easily intimidated. Facing He Yu's displeasure, the smile on his face remained unchanged. "Your Highness, I am the Prefect of Nanping City; it is my duty to host you." After saying this, he pulled over the young man standing beside him. "This is my son Liu Mian. I fear I may not take care of you properly, so I specifically asked my son to help."
"Oh, look at what Prefect Liu is saying," He Yu sat in the main seat, leaning back against the chair, glancing sideways at the father and son. "Have you forgotten that this is Xiao Family? Still worried about not taking care of things? Tsk, does Prefect Liu think of Xiao Residence as his own home?"
Hearing this series of sarcastic questions, Liu Qingshan felt somewhat embarrassed. After all, he had been in power in Nanping for several years. Aside from a few rare trips to the capital for official duties, when had he ever had to bow and scrape? Let alone being humiliated like this. However, the person sitting there was none other than the current most favored The First Non-Surname King of the Capital. He secretly wiped away a cold sweat. "No, no, I am just concerned for Your Highness; concern leads to chaos..."
He Yu casually picked up a wine cup from the table and toyed with it for a moment before raising an eyebrow. "Thank you very much for Prefect Liu's concern. I have plenty of people to attend to me; you should save that concern for the common people of Nanping City."
"Yes, yes, Your Highness." Liu Qingshan wiped his sweat while pulling his somewhat foolish son aside.
He felt that perhaps he shouldn't have come tonight. With a king like Xuanping Wang who spoke without any regard for feelings, if he displeased him, it would be better to keep a distance to avoid offending this living ancestor without realizing it. However, before Liu Qingshan could regret his decision, his silly son did something that made Liu Qingshan wish he could send him back into his mother's womb and start over.
Liu Mian looked around the painted boat and then turned to grab a maid from Xiao Residence. "Hey, isn’t Sister Xiao coming today?"
Upon hearing this, He Yu lifted his head to look at Liu Mian while Liu Qingshan tugged at his son and whispered harshly, "Today is a welcoming banquet for His Highness! Why are you mentioning Sister Xiao? Sit down quickly!"
"Since it's a welcoming banquet for Xuanping Wang, shouldn't Sister Xiao be present? What’s with hiding away?!" Liu Mian's voice grew louder as he spoke proudly.
Xiao Mo Yi stood up coldly and said, "Thank you, Liu Gongzi, for your concern for me. I am not feeling well today and have already informed the prince to take a rest."
"Is that so? I feel like Sister Xiao is deliberately avoiding the prince," Liu Mian completely ignored Liu Qingshan's desperate hints and continued loudly, "What? Am I wrong? You Sister Xiao really have a lot of face! It's one thing for me, Liu Mian, to be ignored, but now even the prince's face is not given. Does Sister Xiao really think she is the princess of Dafeng?"
"You..." Xiao Mo Yi was furious and stood up to retort, but He Yu's lazy voice interrupted her, "I have sent the imperial physician to check on Sister Xiao. What? Does Liu Gongzi still doubt my physician?"
Liu Mian was instantly dumbfounded. A fierce look flashed in He Yu's eyes before he returned to his previous indifferent demeanor. "Liu Qingshan, I advise you to take your foolish son home and educate him properly. Otherwise, if he causes any trouble later, I can't guarantee that I will control this Gold Medal in my hand."
"Yes, yes, yes! I will definitely educate him well. I take my leave!" Liu Qingshan could no longer care about the propriety of a scholar and hurriedly took Liu Mian away.
Xiao Mo Yi sat down angrily, her hand holding the wine cup unsteady as she muttered angrily, "Hmph, how dare this scum come back? Last time he almost caused me to lose my life..."
"Second Brother!" Xiao Guangzheng's stern voice interrupted Xiao Mo Yi's words. He then said, "Alright, today is to welcome the prince. Let's not mention those matters and quickly toast the prince."
Only then did Xiao Mo Yi come to her senses. She quickly raised her wine cup and said to He Yu, "I apologize for my rudeness, please forgive me, Your Highness."
He Yu raised an eyebrow and then smiled, "It's nothing. Come on, let's drink!"
Meanwhile, Xiao Yao was playing with beads in the room when Yun Yue came in and said, "Sister, sister! I have great news for you!"
"What great news? You seem so excited," Xiao Yao said with amusement.
"I just heard from the servants at Bamboo Green Pavilion that the prince has kicked Liu Mian and Liu Qingshan out of the residence!" Yun Yue said with a grin. "It's truly delightful!"
"What's going on? What's going on? Tell me quickly!" Hearing this, Xiao Yao was overjoyed and immediately grabbed Yun Yue, urging her to speak.
Yun Yue then recounted the news she had just learned from Bamboo Green Pavilion in detail. As soon as Xiao Yao heard it, she became ecstatic. "That's great! I didn't expect the prince to have this ability! Since the unpleasant people have left, let's open the courtyard gate."
"Okay!" Upon hearing this, Yun Yue happily went to open the courtyard gate. Xiao Yao followed her out of the house, and the night breeze gently caressed her cheeks, bringing a refreshing and comfortable feeling.
Listening to the occasional sounds of silk and bamboo music coming from Bamboo Green Pavilion, Xiao Yao felt that this night was particularly beautiful. She turned to Yun Bi, who was following her, and said, "The moonlight is quite nice tonight. How about we take a walk in the garden?"
"But, sir instructed me about you..." Yun Bi hesitated a bit.
Xiao Yao shrugged it off. "It's fine; they are all busy drinking at Bamboo Green Pavilion right now! We'll just take a stroll and come back; we won't disturb them."
"...Alright, then wait a moment, sister. I'll go get a coat for you; it's humid at night and might be cold." With that, Yun Bi ran back into the house. Xiao Yao found it amusing but also heartwarming.
After all, she had grown up with these girls by her side. Xiao Yao never wanted them to refer to themselves as servants in front of her; such master-servant relationships felt too rigid. After a while, Yun Bi came out holding a light blue robe and draped it over Xiao Yao's shoulders. "Sister, put this on; if you catch a chill, it will be troublesome."
"Mm." Xiao Yao did not object and obediently stood still while Yun Bi helped her put on the outer garment. The three of them walked out of the courtyard together.
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